175 Years of Collecting: A Virginia History Quiz

How did Virginia get its nickname, the "Old Dominion?" Do you know what Princess Anne County has in common with Salem, Massachusetts? Which first lady saved George Washington's portrait when the British burned Washington, D.C.? Think you know the answers to these questions? Test your Virginia history knowledge here. The VHS celebrates its 175th anniversary year with an exhibition that highlights a sampling from the more than 8 million manuscripts and hundreds of thousands of objects, photographs, books, and printed materials that make up its collections.
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In what state?     Who is he?    What was it?

What was her crime?     Who am I?     Who am I?

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